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Study Details: Full-time: 36 weeks including 18 weeks of placement experience
Part-time: two years including 18 weeks of full-time placement experience
As a teacher of art and design, you’ll be responsible for uncovering the creative spark in each and every student you teach. You’ll open young people’s eyes to endless creative possibilities and show them new means by which they can express themselves. Overall, you’ll be responsible for nurturing talent in the creatives of tomorrow.
Studying on the PGDE (Secondary) Art & Design course is a rewarding and absorbing experience and our students go on to enjoy busy careers where their skills are in great demand due to the reputation for high quality which the University of Strathclyde enjoys within the teaching profession.
Degree requirements
An ordinary degree, or international equivalent.
Degree must include:
at least 80 SCQF credits in fine art and/or design (a maximum of 20 SCQF credits may come from photography). Candidates must provide evidence of high quality observation and analytical drawing skills in their portfolio and interview:
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Textiles
Digital art/design
Photography
Environmental art
practical studio experience as a core part of undergraduate degree
a breadth and depth in art and design practice rather than a purely theoretical, philosophical, or historical focus on fine art or design
ability to use art and design technology
Maths & English
Higher (SCQF Level 6) English Grade C or above.
National 5 (SCQF Level 5) Mathematics Grade C or above.
Maths and English qualifications can be in progress at the time of application.
Acceptable alternative Maths and English qualifications are listed on our PGDE FAQs page.
A degree in education will equip you for a range of careers working with children and young people.
Most of our PGDE graduates go on to work as teachers in secondary schools across the country. Learn more about what happens after your PGDE.
Secondary School Teachers in Scotland use the Curriculum for Excellence framework. They work with their class to develop skills and abilities, and encourage the pupils to expand their knowledge and understanding further.
Typical jobs
Jobs related to this degree include:
Secondary Teacher
Head Teacher
Further Education Lecturer
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Core modules:
Professional Learning Through Enquiry
Education Studies: Professional Values
Professional Skills
Optional modules:
Masters Credits
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